Ascend Aerial Art Classes are now open for enrollment for Jan – Feb 2018!

***BEFORE YOU SIGN UP***, please check with your instructor if you are thinking of enrolling for the next level aerial silks class.  You may not be ready and your instructor will be the best person to assist you.  See attached for our Skills Level for each class.  Questions?  Ask your instructor OR contact Tammy at ascendaerialart@gmail.com

Session Schedule JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2018

Session Classes.  Space is limited. Once class begins there are no refunds. Makeup classes are based on availability in the current session. New students to the studio: Email ascendaerialart@gmail.com to schedule demo and observation for this class.

Beginner – Beginner class for those curious about aerial silks or interested in developing strong core and upper body with conditioning exercises on and off the silks. Learn basic silks conditioning, climb and descend safely, and eventually expand to further techniques, proper form, conditioning. Students will learn poses and build confidence on the silks.  Prerequisites: No experience necessary.

• Mondays- 4:15PM – 5:30PM
  • Jan 8th – Feb 26th – 8 classes – $200 M / $225 NM (Claire) Purchase Now!
• Saturdays  – 12:15pm – 1:30pm
  • Jan 6th – Feb 24th – 8 classes – $200 M / $225 NM (Connie/Tzvetelina) – Purchase Now!
• Sundays – 11:15am – 12:30pm
  • Jan 7th – Feb 25th – 8 classes – $200 M/ $225 NM (Camille) – Purchase Now!

Aerial Silks – Beginner/ Intermediate  – Each week we will concentrate on a specific class of poses and/or skills, focusing on basic troubleshooting, form and technique, variations and transitions, and adding your own personal flair.  This class is for students that already have basic skills in aerial silks and have taken at minimum, 1 session of Aerial Silks Classes. Prerequisite: Beginner and Instructor Approval (by evaluation)

• Tuesdays – 5:15pm – 6:45pm
  • Jan 9th – Feb 27th – 8 classes – $225 M / $255 NM (Claire) – Purchase Now!
• Sundays – 12:30pm – 2:00pm
  • Jan 7th – Feb 25th – 8 classes – $225 M/ $255 NM (Camille) – Purchase Now!

 **NEW FORMAT** Pa’u Hana: Friday Night Aerial – (Mixed Level) – For students that already have basic skills in aerial silks and have taken at minimum, 1 session of Aerial Silks Classes,  this class is a time after work for relaxation, informal socializing with friends and family, and enjoyment of aerial silks at Ascend!  Prerequisite: One session of Beginner and/or Instructor Approval (by evaluation)

• Fridays – 5:30pm – 6:45pm
  • Jan 12th – Feb 23rd – 7 classes – $175 M / $200 NM (Danny) – Purchase Now!

Aerial Silks – Intermediate – This class focuses on more advanced climbs and aerial skills in the air. Students will work on perfecting basic drops, hip keys, inversions, and S-Wraps. Students at this level should be able to climb and descend with ease, and focus will be given to intermediate conditioning for fluidity in movement.  Prerequisite: Beginner/Intermediate and with instructor approval.

• Thursdays  – 5:15pm – 6:45pm
  • Jan 11th – Feb 22nd – 7 classes – $200 M / $225 NM (Claire) – Purchase Now!
• Sundays – 2:00pm – 3:30pm
  • Jan 7th – Feb 25th – 8 classes – $225 M/ $255 NM (Colleen) – Purchase Now!

Drop-In Classes. No makeups are allowed for drop-in classes. Select specific class dates for purchase. Drop-in Pricing are available for the classes listed below and are on a sliding scale. 

New students to the studio: Email ascendaerialart@gmail.com to schedule demo and observation for Int/Adv or Aerial Art & Tech Lab classes.

Aerial Straps (Open Level) – This mixed-level drop-in class is for developing aerial strength and body control. Our class focuses on technique and strength building by combining conditioning exercises and aerial straps skills.  Skills are taught in progression. NO previous aerial experience necessary.

• Mondays  – 7:30pm – 9:00pm
  • Jan 8th – Mar 26th (No Class 1/15 & 2/19) – 10 Classes – (Ariel & Stacy) – SIGN UP HERE!

Aerial Intro 1-Day Class – This One-Day 90 minute class is for those curious about aerial silks or interested in developing strong core and upper body with conditioning exercises on and off the silks. No experience necessary. Try it once and you’ll be hooked!

• Saturday – Jan 13th at 4:30pm – FULL

Aerial Silks – Intermediate/Advanced– This drop-in class is for the intermediate student who has mastered basic skills, shows progress in endurance and strength, and can easily chain together poses and transitions fluidly. Students will work on more advanced drops and climbs and will begin working towards a long series of choreography (up to a 4 minute routine). Focus will be given to conditioning and endurance as well as musicality in movement quality. Prerequisite: Intermediate and instructor approval.

• Sundays – 3:30pm – 5:00pm
  • Jan 7th – Feb 25th – 8 classes (Colleen) – Purchase Now!

Aerial Technique & Art Lab – In this drop-in class, we will introduce and break down the technique involved in a variety of aerial silk climbs, wraps, drops, and poses, and learn conditioning drills to build the strength and control necessary to perform these moves easily and efficiently. We will then explore the freedom of movement available in the skills we have mastered, experimenting with speed, shape, weight, focus, character, musicality, variations, and sequencing, to help bring out the inner artist in you. PREREQUISITES:Aerial art and technique lab is appropriate for those who have taken 1 full session of Intermediate, or those who have a clean hip key, a working vocabulary of aerial skills, and are comfortable inverting in the air.

• Wednesdays – 7:30pm – 9:00pm  
  • Jan 10th – Feb 28th –  8 Classes – (Connie) – SIGN UP HERE!